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Trapeze Artist and Change Master

The trapeze artist is a change master. The knows how to let go and when to grab hold.

February 9, 2012 No Comments

Controversy: Professional Development for Women – Yes or No?

A recent Harvard Business Review article argues against development programs for women. I think these arguments do more harm than good.

February 2, 2012 No Comments

Leading on Purpose

An ode to the leader who finds his purpose.

January 24, 2012 No Comments

Manager or Leader – Which One is More Important?

A tale of one extraordinary leader, one great manager, and why both are needed.

January 19, 2012 11 Comments

Operational Efficiency vs Customer Delight – The Medical Bill

You promised customer delight. You failed. Here’s why and what you need to do differently.

January 12, 2012 3 Comments

Each Moment, a Wonder

Each moment, a wonder.

January 9, 2012 14 Comments

Women in Leadership

More Women in Senior Leadership: New Research Report Details What Women and Corporate Leaders Must Do

In WOMEN AND THE PARADOX OF POWER Dr. Anne Perschel and Jane Perdue report that corporate executives leave money on the table and forgo future success by failing to advance more women to senior leadership roles. The two researchers identify specific actions leaders can take to change this picture.They also suggest businesswomen prepare themselves to take on influential leadership roles by understanding and using power more effectively. Perschel and Perdue identify 5 actions for women and 3 for current leaders that will advance women into senior leadership roles and produce better bottom line results for their companies.

December 31, 2011 12 Comments

Put Up or Shut Up for Diversity – What Would Rosa Parks Do?

Events that took place at a recent New England Patriots football game gave me insight into gender differences on speaking up about diversity and injustice.

December 28, 2011 6 Comments

Elephant Lessons: Real Men Leading Boys to Manhood

Elephants have much to teach us about why we need men leading boys, and men from oppressed regimes, to manhood.

December 12, 2011 4 Comments

The Narcissistic Leader: How and Why We Choose Them

We choose our leaders and too often we choose the narcissistic leader. Why? More importantly how can we stop.

November 22, 2011 2 Comments

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